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Centered on Android, unafraid to go far and wide in tech. Each week, hosts Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg bring you a conversation about the decisions being made from how Google designs its Pixel phones to questions about the efficacy of mass consumption artificial intelligence products. Join us as we reflect on the facts, the feelings, and the connections we're all making today.

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  • Sep 13, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min

    Sweet 16, Poisoned Apple? ft. Joe Maring

    Another year of Apple has really grown to become just that: another year. At least, that's what we think of it. And by "we," we of course mean the Android Police podcast and Joe Maring, mobile editor for Digital Trends who happened to be at Apple Park this week for the big launch. That leaves us with some questions about how the deck is stacked against Google and whether there are opportunities to be taken here. We dive in. 5 takeaways for Android users from Apple's September hardware event Apple's new iPhone 16 is here showcasing a feature Android OEMs should copy Apple really wants you to switch from Android to one of its new iPhone 16 models Apple’s lackluster iPhone 16 updates leave the door wide open for Google iPhone 16 and 16 Pro hands-on: all about the button | Digital Trends Apple Watch Series 10 hands-on: a bigger upgrade than you think | Digital Trends Also: Sony announces the $700 PS5 Pro with a larger GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI upscaling Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Sep 4, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min

    The Pixel Fold's Three-Gen Jump ft. Michael Fisher

    The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is coming into its own... or at least it's helping Google do so in the field of foldable phones. On this Android Police podcast, we've invited back Michael Fisher of the Mr. Mobile fame to rattle through the full width of the delta from the Pixel Fold. The 9 Pro Fold is so much better, no doubt, but will it make the case for millions and millions of people to go to their carrier store and buy this or any other foldable? Or is the sea change always going to be another year away? Also, we've got a (rough, but serviceable) video version of the show! It's our first one in years, though, so do check it out. After a week with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, I'm finally starting to get foldables The Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins in the one area where foldables usually fail I've used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold for a week. Here's what you need to know right now Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Sep 1, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min

    The Longer-Than-3-Day Pixel 9 Review

    Congratulations on stumbling upon another Android Police podcast! This week, we conclude our collective reviews on the slab Pixel 9 series and we come to a resounding "it's alright." Whether or not you should buy it coming up from somewhere outside of the brand loyalty fold is another question and that really gets to whether you think the artificial intelligence features are important and positively useful to you. Oh, and our hosts have turned on their webcams for the first time in this iteration of the show and you won't be able to see much of that footage until we've had a chance to, uh, nail production down. 01:13 | More like AI GLOATware The AI bloatware era is here. With the Pixel 9, Google is the worst offender Google inadvertently confirms Android 15 for Pixels will release in October Pixel Studio Sunday: Share your outlandish image concoctions Google Pixel 9 Pro review: The Goldilocks flagship (UPDATED) 52:09 | Yes, We Had A Lot To Say Motorola Razr+ (2024) review: Everything I want from a flip phone Yelp throws down the gauntlet to Google's local search monopoly with retaliatory lawsuit Telegram downloads skyrocket after CEO's arrest The iPhone 16 will be announced September 9th Samsung says third-party fast chargers are ruining your phone's finish This smartphone brand trolled Samsung about how thick the Z Fold 6 is Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Aug 25, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min

    Pixel Publick ft. James Peckham

    Android Police's editor-in-chief rejoins the podcast with Will and Daniel this time as the trio give a debrief on their time reviewing the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL. We get to the fundamentals of the phones and everything is actually better this year! And there's a lot of positivity going on until we get to Pixel Studio and Reimagine and the consequences coming through. Toss in some cameos from Linus "Tech" Tips (we kid, Linus) and Unbox Therapy and you've got yourself a stew goin'. Google Pixel 9 review: So good, there's no need to go Pro Google Pixel 9 Pro initial review: The Goldilocks flagship Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review: The best big Android phone Google 9 series offers Satellite SOS, but who will pay for it? Your Pixel 9 can now connect to emergency services via satellite Frustrating data transfers are a thing of the past with Pixel 9's upgraded Android setup tool Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 is here, but not on Pixel 9 I actually like Google's first-party Pixel 9 and 9 Pro case, and that's surprising Google's Pixel Screenshots will turn all those screengrabs you hoard into valuable info I tried Google's new Pixel Studio app, and it's a mess | Digital Trends Excerpts from Linus Tech Tips (YouTube) and Unbox Therapy (YouTube). Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Aug 16, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min

    Pixel Confidential

    This Android Police podcast has been recorded live in front of a studio Will and Daniel as both wax critical on this week's Made by Google event. What of the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold? Is the narrative over artificial intelligence being steered in the right direction, perhaps maybe towards a thousand little directions? Hey, Fisher, when are you bringing Clicks to the Fold? And when is the Toy Story-Avatar cross-over event we've been waiting for? All of that this very week. Listen to the show. Now. The Pixel 9 Pros are the phones I've always wanted from Google The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a huge leap forward for Google's foldable phones Google's Pixel Watch 3 arrives in two sizes with massive display upgrades Google's Pixel 9 flagships go official with a new model that suffers from shrinkflation Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are here with smart design changes and smarter features It's official, the Google Pixel 9 series won't ship with Android 15 Gemini Live is ready to take on GPT-4o's real time chats, if you have a Google One subscription Google's Pixel Screenshots will turn all those screengrabs you hoard into valuable info A year later, I finally love my Google Pixel Watch 2 (androidauthority.com) The new 'Toy Story 5' trailer might not be so new after all - 9to5Mac Excerpt from Google. Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Aug 11, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min

    The Non-Valorant Edition

    The Android Police podcast returns for a trot through the big Google anti-trust ruling this week and what details you might be missing to help it make more sense. After that, it's Pixel pricing prognostications, Apex Legends-aping foldable phones, and a Wiggles-induced rant about the failing company that is luxury audio brand Sonos. And there's about 15 minutes of cut material that we won't be sharing with you this time around. 03:11 | Justice? Judge rules 'Google is a monopolist' in landmark antitrust decision 23:08 | Made? Leaked US pricing shows that Google's new Pixel 9 Pro models won't come cheap Latest Pixel Watch 3 leak hints at a letdown in the processor department Google TV Streamer is officially here to take over for your Chromecast Google is killing Chromecast, and for once, it's the right move After nearly a decade, Google announces a new Nest Learning Thermostat that looks like a Pixel Watch on your wall How to watch Made by Google August 2024 event 43:30 | Grab? My favorite foldable of 2023 may just be my favorite foldable of 2024, too Sonos claims it will fix its controversial app before launching anything new Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Aug 4, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min

    Two Phones Ahead, One Android Version Behind ft. James Peckham

    Like any TV series that has stuck around for a season too long, the Android Police podcast is back with another freaking week of Pixel leaks, this time on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The long and short of it is that we're hoping it nails the landing, but wouldn't be surprised if it disappointed us when it launches with, say, a year-old version of Android. Also, our prospects on a folding iPhone and discourse on an ABC primetime show from the year 200-something as brought on by Android Police editor-in-chief and natural wellspring purveyor James Peckham. 02:42 | 9 Lives Your wait for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold might stretch until September The Pixel 9 Pro Fold might offer more bang for your buck with bigger and better displays Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks to be heavy, but there's a reason why The Pixel 9's Tensor G4 might be the least interesting thing about Google's new phones Google's Pixel 9 series may launch with Android 14, not 15 This Pixel Watch 3 marketing material leak is a treasure trove of details 30:19 | The iPhone Segment Apple Moves Forward With Foldable iPhone — The Information Foldable iPad tipped to drop in 2026 with the foldable iPhone | Tom's Guide 37:00 | Apex Legends? The OnePlus Open looks 🔥in this sleek new red color Samsung Galaxy Ring review: Health first, fitness second Galaxy Z Fold 6 durability test gives us Note 7 flashbacks Nothing Phone 2a Plus debuts with a brand-new chip and shiny colorways Google's so happy Apple added RCS support that it basically made an iOS ad Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Jul 28, 2024 · 1 hr 19 min

    Unapologetic Pokemon Bong

    If Jackson Pollack dabbled in podcasts, this Android Police podcast would be one of his finest works. This week, another onslaught of Pixel rumor material, some thoughts on Samsung after another hardware review period, Sonos is sorry but isn't doing anything about it, and Google attempts to convince Android users that apps can be cool. Find out how everything is going wrong. 0:32 | I Cut Amazing Intro Blabber And Made It Outro Blabber Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: No longer the slam dunk foldable choice I didn't care about Galaxy AI until it gave my dog a Pokémon bong What the hell is going on with One UI 7? 19:18 | There Is Nothing We Do Not Know Google's Pixel 9 displays are blindingly bright, according to the latest leak Leaked Pixel 9 Pro renders show it in four colors from all angles Exclusive Leak: Here's the Google Pixel 9 in Every Color (androidheadlines.com) Pixel 9 promo material leaks ahead of August event Every Google Pixel 8 feature that has yet to launch OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine - The Verge Leaked Pixel 9 promo gives us our first look at a new 'Add Me' feature Google TV Streamer is likely the next-gen Chromecast we've all been waiting for Almost 9 years later, the Nest Learning Thermostat may get a sequel 48:31 | Hey Daniel, How's Sonos Doing? Sonos CEO apologizes for disastrous rollout of new app - The Verge 1:03:49 | Will Weird Play Google Play's new Collections widget wants you to spend, consume, repeat Excerpt from This is Tech Today and Google via Android Headlines. Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Jul 21, 2024 · 59 min

    Hot Pink Razr for a Hot Trash World

    Three weeks and change until Google's big Pixel event and it seems like every last puzzle piece is falling into place, but when the box art shows you what you're supposed to be making, do you really think anyone's going to be surprised? Also on the Android Police podcast this week, Samsung is wagging the dog as we talk about our true feelings about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the whole world at large this year. It's a lot for us to carry, but hey! We can speedrun it. 03:11 | Stop Calling Them Leaks The Pixel 9 Pro is here in Google's latest official teaser The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is official, and Google's already showing it off Google drums up excitement for Pixel 9 Pro pre-orders with a mystery collectible The Pixel 9 Pro Fold could come to a market near you, you, and you Massive Pixel 9 camera leak leaves nothing to the imagination 18:30 | It Had No Laurels To Begin With Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: A dead end The top 10 Samsung Galaxy AI features Samsung's Galaxy AI might soon get really good at knowing what you want Craft – The Future of Documents This is why I’m ready to buy the Galaxy Ring Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro launch delayed due to quality control issues 47:15 | Trash Compactor Satellite connectivity is all but confirmed for Android 15 Samsung may give One UI 7 the iOS 18 treatment Android clearly inspired Apple's newest iOS 18 features Would you ever need to open a flip phone with a cover screen this big? - The Verge Excerpts from Michael Rosen, DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Global, and MGM. Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Jul 13, 2024 · 1 hr 19 min

    Gravity Pulls Galaxy Down

    Samsung is playing a game of inches and it may not be worth the patience it's putting into it. The Android Police podcast takes a long look at the latest Unpacked showcase with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 giving us pangs of boredom and the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Buds 3 giving us Apple whiplash. It's a lot to deal with. Let us deal with it with you. 02:42 | Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 is another half-step forward for the original foldable maker 24:05 | Motorola's new Razr+ is everything I want from a flip phone and The Motorola Razr (2024) is a killer foldable that deserves better software support 35:04 | Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro come with an Apple-inspired design and a price tag to match and The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra takes Android smartwatches to the extreme 1:05:07 | The Samsung Galaxy Ring wants to give Oura a run for its money 1:14:23 | Pixel 9 pricing leak comes with good and bad news Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Jul 6, 2024 · 38 min

    Lookback: The Galaxy Fold

    Ahead of the Galaxy Z Fold6 debut this coming week, the Android Police podcast is trawling through our archives for a look back at the device series as a whole. Specifically, our former iteration of the show was able to grab onto the launch of the original Galaxy Fold and ride it all the way to its obfuscation into infamy with some broken glass and a lot of broken diodes. We also visit our reviews of the Fold4 and Fold5 in our current rendition of the program. Enjoy this holiday week edition and we'll see you next week. Android Police Podcast Ep.310 Android Police Podcast Ep.317 — Failing Folds Android Police Podcast Ep.336 — Android 10 The Android Police podcast unpacks the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 Where does the Galaxy Z Fold 5 go from here, the Android Police podcast asks Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Leaks, news, rumored pricing, release window, and more Android Police Podcast Ep.338 — Galaxy Flippy-Floppy Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Hosts featured in this episode include Corbin Davenport, Ryne Hager, Zachary Kew-Denniss, Stephen Schenck, Cody Toombs, Ara Wagoner, and Ryan Whitwam. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "11," "18," and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Jun 29, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min

    There Will Be No Techtober

    We're extremely proud of our focused and concise, but girthy(!) Android Police podcast this week. Motorola takes the stage with new Razrs that shine in the fit-and-finish department, but it's software and day-to-day performance that will always be the devilish details that follow. We give early impressions. Plus, rundowns on Google and Samsung having their summer events way too early. And a shout-out to Hamilton, Ontario. Congratulations, you're not Windsor. 01:50 | Google Google is holding a surprise Pixel 9 hardware event in August Pixel 9 Pro teased in a promo video ahead of Google's August event 23:57 | Motorola Motorola's new Razrs make all the right changes, but I still have concerns The Moto Razr+ (2024) is here to steal the thunder from Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 Motorola's new Moto Tag offers everything you could ask for from a Bluetooth tracker 47:29 | The Mix Google encouraging Android users to let the Find My Device network work everywhere – here's how Pebblebee Tag for Android review: I couldn't Find My Device Chipolo One Point review: Easy to find, if it’s not too far away New iOS 18 beta finally flips the switch for RCS on iPhones Samsung makes it official: July 10 will be a huge day for Galaxy fans Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Jun 23, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

    The Parent Trap (A Phone and a Tablet)

    Before we slip into something comfy for Hot Phone Summer, on this Android Police podcast, we rinse ourselves with some rumor upkeep on the Pixel 10 (of all things), the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, and even this year's Moto Razr. We engage in a sort of food fight with the Emoji Kitchen as our battleground and generative AI as the weapons. And we talk about legislatures moving to ban kids from using smartphones in school. There's also a little "State of the Show" address at the end, if you're interested in the meta. 04:57 | The Fun Stuff Google wants to help you cool down your overheating Pixel Google's Pixel 10 processor will follow in the iPhone's footsteps in one important way Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 dummies reveal persistent crease woes Leak confirms Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro will adopt an AirPods Pro-like design Google's answer to Apple's Genmoji spotted in development for the Pixel 9 Leak details Motorola's Razr+ 2024 will pack some big upgrades 34:23 | The Head Scratchers New York passes law aimed at protecting kids and teens from doomscrolling California’s governor is trying to crack down on smartphones in schools - The Verge US surgeon general wants tobacco-like warning labels on social media - The Verge Forbes letter threatens legal action against Perplexity AI over copyright Perplexity Is a Bullshit Machine | WIRED US sues Adobe after it 'trapped customers' with misleading Photoshop plans 57:11 | Thoughts? Excerpt from WROC-TV/Nexstar (via Studio 31 Media Archive/YouTube). Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Jun 16, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min

    Apple Now Says It's Your Choice

    Welcome to the Android Police podcast. For the first 45 minutes of the show, we're talking about WWDC 2024. Yes, it's Apple Intelligence, but it's also the surprising amount of latitude the company is finally giving its customers after years of behaving like it knows better. In our second half, we'll see what's cooking between Pixels of current day and of the future as well as talk about the death of Jabra earbuds, the life of the Light Phone 3, and the trite mention of so much more. It's more show than ever. 02:22 | WWDC Apple Intelligence is the iPhone's answer to Gemini and Galaxy AI Better texting between Android and iOS is coming this fall with RCS in iOS 18 Apple announces iOS 18 with new AI features and more customizable homescreen - The Verge Apple made an iPad calculator app after 14 years - The Verge Apple is putting ChatGPT in Siri for free later this year - The Verge Apple Photos is getting its biggest revamp yet in iOS 18 (pocket-lint.com) Game Mode on iOS announced at WWDC (pocket-lint.com) At WWDC 2024, Apple had no new ideas to share (pocket-lint.com) Pocket-lint is a sister Valnet site to Android Police. 37:35 | Android Google's June Pixel Feature Drop expands Gemini Nano and adds DisplayPort output Here's our first good look at the Pixel Watch 3 XL Side-by-side Pixel Watch 3 and 3 XL renders showcase slimmer bezels for one model Dave Burke steps down from leading Android's engineering team after more than a decade Google triples down on its warranty for Pixel 8 devices with display issues Google releases second installment of zero-day exploit patch, but only for Pixel phones Google's AI created a glue-eating stir, then learned to recommend glue again from the ensuing coverage 54:54 | Everything Spotify's lossless tier might be really expensive Spotify's Songs of Summer playlist tries to predict this year's next big anthem Jabra announces its new flagship earbuds and promptly exits the market The Light Phone 3 is a dumbphone that doesn't look useless I turned my Android phone into a Light Phone, and you can too Microsoft’s all-knowing Recall AI feature is being delayed - The Verge Samsung's cheaper Galaxy Watch FE is here with all of the bells, none of the whistles Excerpts from Jon Bois/Vox Media and Island Records. Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Jun 8, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min

    Nuts with Chocolate

    Chocolate, as we know it, is bad for us. No, not even the fancy high-cocoa dark stuff. But on this Android Police podcast, our conversation melts into how Google drives the misleading myths promoting it as a health food, pretty much. This episode synopsis also includes the OnePlus 13, HP TouchPad, and Zendaya. Look, you've made it this far, just listen to the darn thing. And thanks, Steve. 02:49 | Squaring Google Google Leak Reveals Thousands of Privacy Incidents (404media.co) Google is facing serious privacy breach accusations following recent leak Google says it won't keep your Pixel during a repair if you're caught using non-OEM parts 15:35 | You SERP If you aren't seeing AI Overviews in your search results, it's probably thanks to Google Google Cut Back AI Overviews in Search Even Before Its ‘Pizza Glue’ Fiasco | WIRED The Benefits of Having a Healthy Relationship with Chocolate | Johns Hopkins Medicine No, Chocolate Isn’t Good for You. Sorry | Office for Science and Society - McGill University (originally from The Montreal Gazette) Sorry, chocolate really isn't a health food. - The Washington Post TL;DR: Researchers look at cocoa beans as a source of beneficial flavanols that can be used as part of a greater regimen. In general, chocolate that we consume has been processed where little flavanol content remains if any and is packed with sugar and fat, both known to be detrimental to your health when they are a significant part of your diet. 39:13 | Too Much Humane tells all 37 AI Pin owners to stop using its charging case The OnePlus 13 might include a massive battery, but it comes at a cost Sonos Ace review: Winning in the tie-breaker (pocket-lint.com) Sonos Ace review: A first stab at premium headphones that hits the mark (androidpolice.com) Spotify's strange Android icon redesign issues seem to be fixed Apple admits the Pixel 8 has longer guaranteed software support than the iPhone Apple's AI push will reportedly be called Apple Intelligence, of course (engadget.com) ASUS Scammed Us (Gamers Nexus | YouTube) ‎Challengers (2024) directed by Luca Guadagnino • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd Audio excerpt from Intel (via gw4yn). Thanks, Steve. Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • Jun 2, 2024 · 47 min

    Game of the Decade: Threes

    It'd be nice to get a momentum shift in the news, but for as long as it's the apparent elephant in the room, we're talking once again about Google and AI on the Android Police podcast. This week, it's the company's response to users and the publishers who have come to rely on search traffic to keep their sites alive. We'll also pull a few new Android 15 features that we're glad to see and, if we make it past the first-cup crash, we'll get to beat down on Sony for some Overwatch clones and praise it for Astro Bot! 02:11 | Google to websites: Go eat glue and rocks Google says it's fixing those odd AI Overviews that told people to eat glue and rocks OpenAI signs deals with Vox, the Atlantic to put news into ChatGPT - The Washington Post Massive Google Search leak unearths treasure trove of SEO data Google won’t comment on a potentially massive leak of its search algorithm documentation - The Verge 29:00 | Android 15 Google's newest Android features get you RCS message editing, instant hotspot, and more Google Home widgets will bring one-tap controls to your Android homescreen 38:06 | State of Play The incredibly charming Astro Bot launches on the PS5 in September - The Verge Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • May 26, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min

    Everyone is Losing the Redditor

    To think that the lowly internet commenter is being done wrong by multi-million-, even multi-billion-dollar brands. Why, perish such sacrilege! You see, there's a certain unease on this week's Android Police podcast as Will and Daniel trickle through how Sonos is banking heavily on some poorly-formed assumptions about its customer base and how Microsoft and Google are overcommitted to making money off of their investments sunk into artificial intelligence. Before all of that, we recap our first-round impressions of the Pixel 8a. 01:48 | AI isn't it Google's AI-packed I/O keynote was missing the one thing I actually wanted to see Google Pixel 8a review: A great phone that I'm not sure you should buy The Pixel 8a might be my favorite Google phone yet, but I'm still not sure I can recommend it 29:44 | Deuces Sonos finally enters a new market with $449 Ace headphones People hate the new Sonos app even as company calls redesign 'courageous' Sonos' CEO has some regrets about the recent app redesign rollout Android 15 Beta 2 brings back media volume controls for casting 49:43 | Encroachment Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more jump on the Snapdragon X train with Microsoft's Copilot+ AI Humane is looking for a buyer, just like the AI Pin One week in and Google's AI Overviews are already getting ads Google is in damage control mode following AI Overviews fiasco Turns out OpenAI's voice assistant sounding like Scarlett Johannsson wasn't much of a coincidence Extra Links: Suicide Prevention Resources from OpenCounseling The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel | Jenny Nicholson What Does A Great Cup Of Coffee Taste Like? | James Hoffmann Excerpts from Disney/Pixar, Annapurna Pictures/Stage 6 Films, OpenAI, and James Hoffmann. Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • May 19, 2024 · 57 min

    For a Pessimist, I'm Artificially Intelligent

    This Android Police podcast, Will and Joe Maring, editor of the section dubbed Mobile for Digital Trends, are starved of sleep and proper equipment prior to sharing their thoughts about Google I/O 2024. If you've been living above ground for the past couple years, you know what this song and dance is working up to: more artificial intelligence promises, more asphalt for the road on which the kicked can lies, and extremely inadequate results that would probably make your parents think twice about sticking them on the fridge door. The good news is that you'll all get to try this smorgasbord in any case, so let's talk it through and prepare you for what you'll see. Google I/O 2024: Everything announced so far Google I/O 2024 showed how it wants Gemini to pull all its products together At I/O 2024, the theme for Android's future was safety | Digital Trends Gemini comes to Google Photos to supercharge search and curation Google Photos wants to stop memes from killing your feed's vibe My Google Photos library is getting to be unmanageable Ask Photos is the AI-powered Google Photos tool I've been waiting for I saw Google's 'vision for the future of AI assistants' at I/O, and I'm cautiously optimistic I saw Google's futuristic Project Astra, and it was jaw-dropping | Digital Trends Google's AI-packed I/O keynote was missing the one thing I actually wanted to see OpenAI releases GPT-4o, a faster model that’s free for all ChatGPT users - The Verge ChatGPT will be able to talk to you like Scarlett Johansson in Her - The Verge Audio excerpts from Disney/ABC and Bad Robot. You can also find Joe Maring on X. Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "12," "18," and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0

  • May 11, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min

    You're Crushing It, Tim

    What did Apple have to say when it came to their iPads? Perhaps Paramore summed it up best in 2007. I know that your eyes are always glued to me, keeping them here and it makes no sense at all. So, what's the truth about the next-gen iPad Pro and, more importantly, the iPad Air with its 13-inch model, stagnant Liquid Retina screen spec, stubborn price-to-value ratio, and... oof, that really bad ad? Leave it up to the Android Police podcast to once again flip sides and talk all about it. Also up this week, some quick pre-review affirmations about the Pixel 8a and how American Idol may have funneled Americans right into the iMessage barrel. 01:56 | Better than 8a% The Pixel 8a is Google's cheapest phone to promise on-device AI and 7 years of updates — but only just PSA: Don't accidentally spend $499 on the Pixel 7a 5 things Google changed on the Pixel 8a compared to the Pixel 8 15:08 | Welcome to Hydraulic Press Channel Watch out Samsung, Apple just launched its first OLED iPad Too little, too late: Google is finally selling the Pixel Tablet without a dock The cheaper Pixel Tablet still can't compete with Apple's entry-level iPad Crush! | iPad Pro | Apple iPhone 15 Storage | Don’t Let Me Go | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Miss You | Apple 47:56 | Cowell Howl TikTok hits back at the US with a lawsuit of its own Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 finally brings wireless charging to the midrange line Why I think American Idol may have helped Apple own text messaging Excerpts from The ULULU Company/20th Television, Apple, Ethan Meixsell, and Peter Fenn. Our regular hosts are Daniel Bader and Will Sattelberg. Our editor is Jules Wang. Android Police lives here. Reach out to us at podcast@androidpolice.com Music - "18" and "34" by HOME licensed under CC BY 3.0